Product classification

HS code for Bus tires: 4011.20

Rubber, new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.

Classification of bus tires under HS 4011.20

Bus tires are classified under HS code 4011.20, which specifically covers new pneumatic tires of rubber used on buses or lorries. This classification is based on the intended application and the physical dimensions, ply ratings, and load indices typical of heavy-duty vehicles. Heading 4011 is dedicated to new pneumatic tires, and the subheadings are organized by the type of vehicle they are designed for. Bus tires are grouped with lorry (truck) tires because they share similar construction requirements for high-load capacity, durability over long distances, and specific tread patterns suitable for highway or urban transport. Under GRI 1, the classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. Chapter 40 Note 4 defines the scope of rubber products, and the Explanatory Notes for 4011 clarify that the tires must be "new." The distinction between 4011.10 (passenger cars) and 4011.20 (buses/lorries) is often determined by the load index and the size markings on the sidewall.

Covers
  • New pneumatic radial bus tires
  • Bias-ply tires for buses
  • Tubeless tires for motor coaches
  • Heavy-duty tires for public transport vehicles
  • All-season bus tires
Also under 4011.20
  • Michelin X Line Energy
  • Goodyear Fuel Max
  • Bridgestone Ecopia
  • Continental Conti Hybrid

Codes often confused with 4011.20

Common mistake. Bus tires are often misclassified under HS code 4011.10, which is strictly for passenger car tires. They are also frequently confused with HS code 4012.11, which covers retreaded tires; 4011.20 only applies to brand-new tires. Additionally, inner tubes for bus tires are classified separately under HS code 4013.10 and should not be included in the tire's classification if shipped separately.

4011.10Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)4012.11Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)4013.10Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries

Top exporters and importers of HS 401120 (the code used for bus tires), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401120 (the code used for bus tires) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 401120, not only bus tires.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $10.2B
  2. 2 Thailand $2.8B
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$1.8B

World total: $31.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $7.1B
  2. 2 Germany $2.0B
  3. 3 Mexico $1.5B

World total: $31.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for bus tires

Brazil splits HS 4011.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Questions about bus tires

What is the HS code for Bus tires?

The HS code for Bus tires is 401120 (Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries). The HS code for new pneumatic rubber tires used on buses is 4011.20.

How do I classify Bus tires for customs?

Bus tires is classified under HS code 401120 — Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are used bus tires classified under this code?

No, used or retreaded bus tires are classified under heading 4012, specifically 4012.12 for retreaded tires of a kind used on buses or lorries.

Which countries are the top exporters of bus tires (HS 401120)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401120 (the code used for bus tires) in UN Comtrade data were China ($10.2B, 32% of world exports), Thailand ($2.8B) and Vietnam (about $1.8B). World exports came to about $31.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of bus tires (HS 401120)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 401120 (the code used for bus tires) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.1B, 23% of world imports), Germany ($2.0B) and Mexico ($1.5B). World imports came to about $31.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Bus tires the same in all countries?

The base HS code 401120 for Bus tires is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for bus tires in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 401120 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bus tires depends on the product's details: 4011.20.10 (New bus or lorry tyres, size 11.00-24), 4011.20.90 (Other new bus or lorry tyres).